Hello. I'm new. (Stop sighing.)
Aug 1st 2008, 11:20 am
#1
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Hello. I'm new. (Stop sighing.)
Hi, greetings from Auld Reekie. I've been lurking and reading voraciously on here for a couple of days.
Great site, very informative, religious ramblings notwithstanding. Hopefully coming out for a recce in Sep / Oct to see what's doing in in the architectural / project management field.
Some of the stuff on here is truly scary. Cost of renting, standards of driving, cultural faux pas etc.
I noticed a poster called Spugsy who said he's coming over to Edinburgh very soon. If he reads this, maybe we could meet up for a beer and I could pick up a few tips.
I'd PM the guy but it appears newbies have to wait a while before being admitted to the Magic Circle.
Anyhoo, looking forward to a possible Big Adventure in the not too distant future, as long as I can persuade the family that it's a good idea !!
Great site, very informative, religious ramblings notwithstanding. Hopefully coming out for a recce in Sep / Oct to see what's doing in in the architectural / project management field.
Some of the stuff on here is truly scary. Cost of renting, standards of driving, cultural faux pas etc.
I noticed a poster called Spugsy who said he's coming over to Edinburgh very soon. If he reads this, maybe we could meet up for a beer and I could pick up a few tips.
I'd PM the guy but it appears newbies have to wait a while before being admitted to the Magic Circle.Anyhoo, looking forward to a possible Big Adventure in the not too distant future, as long as I can persuade the family that it's a good idea !!
Aug 1st 2008, 11:48 am
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Re: Hello. I'm new. (Stop sighing.)
welcome!! I am pretty sure Spugsy will take you up on your offer of a pint!! good luck with the job search 
Aug 1st 2008, 12:08 pm
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Re: Hello. I'm new. (Stop sighing.)
Thanks, pet. Quick question - is it worthwhile learning Arabic / how much contact, generally speaking, do Westerners have with the local folk during an average day ?
Aug 1st 2008, 12:16 pm
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well I have been here nearly 13 years and am ashamed to say that I have not learnt arabic. I think it can be very handy in the work place. I know a few basics which has been enough to get me through. Go for it though!!
Aug 1st 2008, 12:30 pm
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Re: Hello. I'm new. (Stop sighing.)
Hi, greetings from Auld Reekie. I've been lurking and reading voraciously on here for a couple of days.
Great site, very informative, religious ramblings notwithstanding. Hopefully coming out for a recce in Sep / Oct to see what's doing in in the architectural / project management field.
Some of the stuff on here is truly scary. Cost of renting, standards of driving, cultural faux pas etc.
I noticed a poster called Spugsy who said he's coming over to Edinburgh very soon. If he reads this, maybe we could meet up for a beer and I could pick up a few tips. I'd PM the guy but it appears newbies have to wait a while before being admitted to the Magic Circle.
Anyhoo, looking forward to a possible Big Adventure in the not too distant future, as long as I can persuade the family that it's a good idea !!
Great site, very informative, religious ramblings notwithstanding. Hopefully coming out for a recce in Sep / Oct to see what's doing in in the architectural / project management field.
Some of the stuff on here is truly scary. Cost of renting, standards of driving, cultural faux pas etc.
I noticed a poster called Spugsy who said he's coming over to Edinburgh very soon. If he reads this, maybe we could meet up for a beer and I could pick up a few tips.
I'd PM the guy but it appears newbies have to wait a while before being admitted to the Magic Circle.Anyhoo, looking forward to a possible Big Adventure in the not too distant future, as long as I can persuade the family that it's a good idea !!
Aug 1st 2008, 12:45 pm
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Re: Hello. I'm new. (Stop sighing.)
That question reminds me of:
Aug 1st 2008, 12:45 pm
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Re: Hello. I'm new. (Stop sighing.)
*sigh*
MM, xx
MM, xx
Aug 1st 2008, 12:53 pm
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Well, that explains everything. 
Aug 1st 2008, 12:54 pm
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My hubby has worked in the region for ten years and says he has yet to have an Arabic speaking work colleague...all Indians to date.
Aug 1st 2008, 2:13 pm
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Im teaching myself.... Learn Arabic in 60 minutes..... aye one word every 60 mintues! Its so bloody hard but i aint met anyone to try it on.
Other than Hi, how are you, i am fine .... then they start talking too fast then i have - i only know a little arabic... conversation ends
Other than Hi, how are you, i am fine .... then they start talking too fast then i have - i only know a little arabic... conversation ends
Aug 2nd 2008, 6:16 pm
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Re: Hello. I'm new. (Stop sighing.)
Welcome Welcome
